Manhattan Associates Inc (MANH)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 266,230 270,741 225,463 263,706 204,705
Short-term investments US$ in thousands
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 400,304 365,915 315,595 249,042 196,986
Cash ratio 0.67 0.74 0.71 1.06 1.04

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($266,230K + $—K) ÷ $400,304K
= 0.67

The cash ratio of Manhattan Associates Inc has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. Starting at 1.04 on December 31, 2020, it slightly increased to 1.06 by December 31, 2021. However, in the subsequent years, the ratio experienced a downward trend, declining to 0.71 by December 31, 2022, 0.74 by December 31, 2023, and further to 0.67 on December 31, 2024.

The cash ratio measures the company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its available cash and cash equivalents. A ratio above 1 indicates that the company has sufficient cash to cover its short-term liabilities, while a ratio below 1 suggests that it may struggle to meet its obligations promptly.

In this case, the decreasing trend in Manhattan Associates Inc's cash ratio may raise concerns about its liquidity position over time. Management should closely monitor the company's cash position and financial operations to ensure it can meet its short-term obligations effectively.